Charles Henry King
Charles Henry King (March 12, 1853 – February 27, 1930) was an American businessman and banker who was instrumental in founding several cities in the states of Nebraska and Wyoming. He saw opportunity with the expansion of the railroad west and built up related retail businesses, banks and freight operations. His fortune was estimated at $20 million. He was also the paternal grandfather of U.S. President Gerald Ford, who was born in his home in Omaha.
Charles Henry King | |
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| Born | March 12, 1853 Perry Township, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Died | February 27, 1930 (aged 76) Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Burial place | Forest Lawn Cemetery Park |
| Occupation(s) | Banker and freight operator |
| Known for | Founding of cities in Nebraska and Wyoming |
| Children | Leslie Lynch King Sr., among others |
| Relatives | Gerald Ford (grandson) |
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